Since different sod fields may be assigned to
our club at various times, these general rules shall apply to any of COGG’s
registered fields.
The MAAC
General Safety Code and for RC aircraft, Section 8 (“RC Climb and Glide Category”)
of the MAAC Safety Code Guidelines shall apply.
Aircraft flying at COGG fields shall be restricted
to unpowered sailplanes and aircraft powered by electric motor, rubber or
compressed gas. Generally aircraft shall
be flown in climb-and-glide mode, but limited flight of other types may be
allowed at the discretion of the club.
The club reserves the right to restrict the
operation of aircraft that it considers to be dangerous or beyond the scope and
nature of the club’s primary mission and objectives.
No liquid-fuelled engines or rocket-powered
aircraft or missiles are allowed.
Drive only on the designated access paths
and at low speed.
NO
VEHICLES are permitted on the sod.
All
fliers (members and guests) must be current members of the M.A.A.C. or the
A.M.A.
All
fliers must check the frequency board (or other frequency control system in
place) and register their frequency before turning on a transmitter.
Before
the first flight of the day and after any significant changes or repairs have
been made, a radio range check must be made before flying. Also check the charge level of all batteries.
Check
settings and operation of all controls on any aircraft you are about to fly as
well as the charge level indication on transmitter. Ensure the transmitter is set to the correct
model.
All
takeoffs and landings must be made at least 100 feet (30 meters) from all
parked vehicles.
Launches
must not be made with people or equipment in dangerous proximity, ahead of or
on either side of the launch path.
No Fly
Zones: No low flying shall be allowed;
- Over
vehicles, pit areas, launching areas (while launches are taking place.)
- Over
houses or other buildings.
- Over
areas being mowed.
- Over,
at or near power lines
- Over
any other areas deemed dangerous by the club.
During
contests, the Contest Director is responsible for enforcing the safety rules
and for authorizing and coordinating all flying activities at the field.
Do not
leave ground stakes, equipment or any refuse behind when leaving.
